BCU-2 Rat IVC Rack
Allentown BCU-2 sealed, negative-pressure IVC rack for rats – biocontainment with the everyday ease of an IVC, providing an alternative to glove-box isolators. Features HEPA-filtered supply and exhaust air, cages that remain sealed from the room even when removed from the rack, and battery backup.
BCU-2™ Rat IVC Rack – Sealed, Negative-Pressure Biocontainment IVC Rack for Rats
The BCU-2™ Rat IVC Rack is a sealed, negative-pressure IVC rack from Allentown designed for the biocontainment housing of rats. It combines the secure containment of an isolator with the ease of use of a standard IVC and accommodates 30 BCU-2 Rat cages, each with a floor space of 916 cm².
The cages are bottle-watered, so no water installation is required.
Key Features
- Patented four-point seal: when a cage is removed, both the cage and the rack remain sealed from the room
- Negative-pressure cage operation with feedback-loop control for constant airflow
- Single-pass, constant airflow pattern providing 45 air changes per hour (ACH), allowing weekly cage changes
- Rack-level H14 HEPA filtration: HEPA-filtered supply air delivered to the animals and HEPA-filtered exhaust air
- At least 10 hours of battery backup with a redundant power source; real-time AC/battery status indicator
- Filter, blower, and power alarms via dry contacts; optional audible alarm
- Quick-release fittings for on-site HEPA certification or decontamination of the entire rack
- Same-side supply and exhaust plenums; 3″ vertical supply and exhaust plenums with rear and bottom door access
- Welded 304 stainless steel frame; fully autoclavable rack and cages
- 127 mm stainless steel casters with four foot-operated brakes
- Low noise level: 43 dBA at 1 m (ISO 7779, clean filter)
- Optional WiCom™ Cloud App for blower control and rack monitoring
- Optional thimble connection for the removal of heat and odor
Available Configurations
| Cat. no. | Configuration (columns × tiers) | Cages | W × D × H (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RE14B030JN-0954 | Single-sided, 5 × 6 | 30 | 1928 × 676 × 1883 |
Height includes casters. Dimensions may vary with optional bumpers.
Compatible Cages
BCU-2™ Rat sealed, negative-pressure cages
Applications of the BCU-2™ Rat IVC Rack
- Biocontainment housing of rats in studies involving infectious agents and biohazards
- Protection of staff and the facility from allergens and pathogens
- An alternative to glove-box isolators in containment animal facilities
Distribution and Service
Animalab is the exclusive distributor of Allentown in France, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Our local teams in these countries service all Allentown equipment, providing regular preventive maintenance, HEPA filter replacement, and in-warranty and post-warranty repairs.
| Product name | |
|---|---|
| RE14B030JN-0954 BCU-2 Rat IVC Rack, Single-sided, 5 columns × 6 tiers, 30 cages |
